Camp Inclusion Director

Department and Commission: Recreation, Community Services
Vacancy Type: Temporary Part-Time
Posting Date: October 26, 2026
Application Deadline: December 6, 2026

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Work Locations: Various community centres throughout Markham, including outdoors at Eco Camp at Chimo

Work Period:

• Casual work from February to mid-May 2027 – Schedule to be determined, and hybrid work options may not be available.
• Full-time (35 hours per week) from mid-May to Labour Day 2027 – 100% in-person

Job Summary

• Manages all program planning, program delivery and administration for the inclusion services within the City of Markham’s Summer Day Camps.
• Oversees approximately 60-100 campers with disabilities ranging primarily from 4 to 16 years of age, while supervising and coaching 15-20 staff, including inclusion supervisors and inclusion counsellors.
• Provides support to staff in day camps via inclusion services.
• Responsible for coordinating, implementing, and supervising camp inclusion services initiatives. Where appropriate, ensures accessible recreation and leisure opportunities as well as integrated services for all ages and abilities in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Through effective leadership and adaptive programming, enables campers with disabilities to participate in camp activities so they can develop skills, make friends, socialize, and build self-esteem.
• Provides leadership, supervision, guidance and resources to inclusion and camp staff. Accountable for day-to-day operations under the guidance of the Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach, ensuring camp activities are safe, inclusive, and high quality.
• Ensures consistency in camp policies and processes including training and communication in conjunction with other camp directors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides daily direction and support to inclusion and camp staff as required, planning and scheduling resources, routines, schedules and procedures to ensure successful implementation.
• Oversees daily activities across camps including the before and after care program, ensuring programming is effective and adapted to individual camper needs (i.e. safety, hygiene, weather, breaks etc.).
• Assists Community Program Supervisor and/or Community Recreation Coordinator with reviewing and adapted daily camp programs and activity plans created by camp supervisors
• Prioritizes child well-being, safety and protection throughout the camp. Evaluates situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and appreciation of disabilities and diversity generally.
• Assesses potential campers with disabilities and arranges appropriate placements. May conduct intake meetings with families as required to better understand the individual’s unique case and support needs. Prepares and circulates pre-camp intake reports for staff.
• Acts as a leader role model, fostering a positive learning environment where people feel included as members of a team and are motivated to work towards common goals.
• Liaises with camp supervisors and staff to resolve any issues with the support of the Community Program Supervisor and/or Community Recreation Coordinator
• Serves as an ambassador for the Corporation of the City of Markham, liaising frequently with parents of campers including e-mail to communicate camp information, provide contact information, resolve issues or address concerns with the support of the Community Program Supervisor and/or Community Program Coordinator.
• Displays a heightened sense of customer service.
• Provides regular updates and feedback to the Camp Directors and Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach
• Plans and implements camp staff training. Plays a leadership role in camp preparations as well as regular meetings.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, working closely with other directors to ensure consistency under the guidance of the Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach.
• Provides ongoing training, coaching and recognition to staff and volunteers. Provides regular feedback and completes formal performance assessments for all direct reports. May assist with recruitment and screening of camp staff.
• Serves as the main point of contact for City-wide crisis management for campers with special needs, conducting evaluations of the services and providing options to parents.
• Researches information regarding various disabilities to ensure successful integration and accommodation.
• Oversees adaptive supplies and equipment inventory for sessions, ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are purchased and received in accordance with City policies and budget.
• Oversees bussing arrangements, reporting any issues to the Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach
• Demonstrates the confidence and ability to make decisions independently of peers and in the best interests of the campers. Resolves problems and conflicts effectively as they arise
• Reports all incidents promptly and thoroughly to the City using incident/accident report forms and processes. Maintains camp documentation, including registration information, attendance records, permission and waiver forms and time sheets.
• Completes a full report on the camp session including feedback and recommendations to the Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach at the conclusion of the summer
• May assist campers with toileting, feeding and changing of children with disabilities and always in the attendance of another staff member. (There must be a minimum of two staff taking a child to the washroom or assisting with changing.)
• Responsible for effective and efficient communication to all stakeholders, including parents, campers and staff.
• Assists with recruitment, screening and scheduling of camp staff and volunteers.
• Controls supplies and equipment inventory for sessions, ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are ordered and received in accordance with City policies.
• Provides supervision and support in and around water activities including swimming.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education in the field of Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation; other fields will be considered as relevant, i.e. Education
• Minimum of two years/summers of camp experience in a senior supervisory capacity managing staff and/or volunteers.
• Extensive knowledge of program planning and child development stages.
• Demonstrated experience developing, organizing and carrying out both regular daily and special programs.
• Knowledge of crafts, sports, music, games and adaptive programming is an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ certification or Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED;
• Driver’s license is required;
• HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development is required;
• HIGH FIVE Quest 2 is an asset;
• Behaviour Management Training or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and/ or Safe Management is an asset
• Computer skills (Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat); Registration system applications are an asset;
• Must be able to work in a variety of work environments i.e. indoors (with or without air conditioning) and outdoors

Core Behaviours

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Core Values

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused: putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) / Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) letter.

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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